In July of 2018, I was hiking up the trail to Venable Lakes near Westcliffe. Almost to the lakes where the terrain flattens out just before the lakes, I saw a female Dusky Grouse. It stayed on the trail for several minutes, walking ahead of me before it finally took off. I love seeing grouse and of course it exploded up from the ground right next to me as grouse love to do. The lakes are at about 12,000 ft. The grouse was just below that elevation.
I did enter a checklist into eBird with photos. Since this was in Custer County I thought it might be of interest.
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I lived in Colorado for several years but now live in Tucson, AZ. I visit as much as I can and I still enjoy following the bird sightings. So I hope it is ok to continue as a member of this listserv.
Thanks
Debra Craig
formerly Highlands Ranch, CO
Now Tucson, AZ
On Jun 28, 2025, at 8:24 PM, 'Leon Bright' via Colorado Birds <cobirds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
I had not seen a dusky grouse in Custer County for over 25 years. Our cabin sits at 9200 ft.--Leon Bright , Pueblo
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